Disclaimer's somewhere else, first chapter I think.
"English"
Japanese
thoughts' incase ye fergot.
CH5 Home for a bit.
Harry was confused as he woke. No one had attacked him yet. Genma had been waking both Ranma and he that way for the past few months. Could it be he woke up first? No, the bright light was evidence that the sun had long since risen. Sitting up he remembered the day previous. Genma selling him for a Galleon, One. Then again, a Galleon was made of gold and Genma didn't have any idea about the lizard's money system.
Dismissing his annoyance at the situation, Harry got down to tracking his wayward relatives. It seemed that they left soon after Harry, their trail blended in with regular forest trails, but Harry hadn't been hunting animals most of his life for nothing. The trail seemed to be leading towards south west, Harry wasn't sure, but he thought that there would be a town or city in that direction. Harry seemed to be creeping along, often he'd found that somehow he deviated from the trail. He'd never tried to track after so long before, that's probably what had been messing him up.
The day passed quickly and soon the sun was on the Horizon. Harry quickly setup a small camp and ate some of the edibles that he'd grabbed along the way. Harry wasn't worrying because he realized that Genma needed to go to a town of some sort to sell the money, and the trail seemed to be leading to Nara. They'd passed through there once, some of the dojo's were old and their masters quite kind to the little boy that had been dragged around after his family. With this in mind, Harry drifted off to sleep.
Morning soon came, and just after it, the realization that Genma and Ranma had been moving much faster then he was. The trail was almost gone, time and animals covering up the day or two old trail. Deciding to give up on the trail and hope he had been right about their destination, Harry started off for Nara at a much faster pace.
Making it to the city didn't help his situation much he realized. He also would have to be careful because school was in session and people would call a truancy officer if he wandered around freely. Harry did not want to spend his time in school when he should be finding Ranma and Genma. Deciding it would be best to train outside of the city during school times and after school scouring the bars for Genma, Harry set up a small camp.
Harry spent two weeks at his camp. He knew Ranma and Genma were in the city from the increase of reported thefts, but he seemed to be one or two steps behind the two the entire time. Finally lady luck smiled upon Harry in an unusual way.
While stretching and waiting for classes to be over, Harry heard someone shout Where on earth am I now? Quickly making his way to the source he found a scruffy haired boy in a tiger striped bandana. The boy carried a large traveling pack and seemed to be Ranma's age.
You're half a kilometer east of Nara. Harry's voice startled the other boy.
Oh, thanks the boy gave Harry a half smile and turned south.
Wait, Harry called before the boy could disappear into the shrubbery. That's south He said. Pointing east he continued you'll want to go that way
Thank you the boy blushed slightly in embarrassment. I'm Hibiki Ryoga. He said with a slight bow.
Nice to meet ya Harry returned the bow and continued, I'm Saotome Hari
Saotome? Hibiki growled in surprise, Do you know Saotome Ranma?
Yeah, he's my cousin, in fact I've been looking for him. Giving Hibiki a speculative look he continued, you seem familiar with him, do ya know where he is?
We're supposed to have a duel, but that'll never happen if I can't find the place. Hibiki looked upset at the idea.
How about this, you tell me the address of the duel and I'll help ya there. Harry gave him a friendly smile. Hibiki smiled for the first time since Harry had met the boy.
Sure, that'd be great. The two then started off towards Nara. Every once in a while Harry would have to drag Hibiki back on path.
A half of an hour later, the two found their way to an empty lot. It looked like someone had just broken camp recently. Harry looked at the small fire pit and noticed that it still gave off some warmth.
Damn you Saotome! Running from our fight like a dog. the angry shout from Hibiki made Harry jump.
Just when was this duel for anyway?
A slight blush crept across Hibiki's face, uhh, three days ago.
Well they just left, the fire's still warm, if we hurry we can catch them. pausing a moment Harry continued, do ya know where they were goin?
Hibiki's face went thoughtful, I think Ranma said they were going to China.
Harry snatched Hibiki's wrist and started to drag him north saying, Come on, the lets hurry to Tsugaru-kaikyo, the swim should be shortest around there.
The trip north took the boys about a week, Harry would have to constantly keep Hibiki on path which slowed them down a little, but the boys fighting style was interesting enough to make up for it when they sparred in the evenings. The boys quickly became friends as they traveled. Soon they were upon the Sea of Japan.
You sure he said they were going to China? Harry asked eyeing the water and realizing how far it would be.
Of course I'm sure. Come on. Hibiki said before diving in. Harry shrugged and dove in after his friend. Luckily for the two Harry had a keen sense of direction even in water.
They swam, and swam and swam. Days passed, and by some miracle, or more rather story telling license, they didn't drown, die of dehydration or get off course. Time passed in a blur of the backstroke, freestyle and the breaststroke. Soon, but an undetermined amount of time later, they were almost on shore. The boys could see it in the distance, then could see it moving closer and closer. They were a mere ten meters from shore when Harry felt the oddest pulling sensation around his navel. Then he got a fuzzy feeling as his surroundings seemed to un-focus. Great, just ten meters from shore and I'm going to drowned, just lovely' he thought as his surroundings suddenly disappeared.
AN:
Wow, another chapter accomplished. I'm so proud, PLEASE REVIEW. It'll make me all warm and fuzzy inside.
"English"
Japanese
thoughts' incase ye fergot.
CH5 Home for a bit.
Harry was confused as he woke. No one had attacked him yet. Genma had been waking both Ranma and he that way for the past few months. Could it be he woke up first? No, the bright light was evidence that the sun had long since risen. Sitting up he remembered the day previous. Genma selling him for a Galleon, One. Then again, a Galleon was made of gold and Genma didn't have any idea about the lizard's money system.
Dismissing his annoyance at the situation, Harry got down to tracking his wayward relatives. It seemed that they left soon after Harry, their trail blended in with regular forest trails, but Harry hadn't been hunting animals most of his life for nothing. The trail seemed to be leading towards south west, Harry wasn't sure, but he thought that there would be a town or city in that direction. Harry seemed to be creeping along, often he'd found that somehow he deviated from the trail. He'd never tried to track after so long before, that's probably what had been messing him up.
The day passed quickly and soon the sun was on the Horizon. Harry quickly setup a small camp and ate some of the edibles that he'd grabbed along the way. Harry wasn't worrying because he realized that Genma needed to go to a town of some sort to sell the money, and the trail seemed to be leading to Nara. They'd passed through there once, some of the dojo's were old and their masters quite kind to the little boy that had been dragged around after his family. With this in mind, Harry drifted off to sleep.
Morning soon came, and just after it, the realization that Genma and Ranma had been moving much faster then he was. The trail was almost gone, time and animals covering up the day or two old trail. Deciding to give up on the trail and hope he had been right about their destination, Harry started off for Nara at a much faster pace.
Making it to the city didn't help his situation much he realized. He also would have to be careful because school was in session and people would call a truancy officer if he wandered around freely. Harry did not want to spend his time in school when he should be finding Ranma and Genma. Deciding it would be best to train outside of the city during school times and after school scouring the bars for Genma, Harry set up a small camp.
Harry spent two weeks at his camp. He knew Ranma and Genma were in the city from the increase of reported thefts, but he seemed to be one or two steps behind the two the entire time. Finally lady luck smiled upon Harry in an unusual way.
While stretching and waiting for classes to be over, Harry heard someone shout Where on earth am I now? Quickly making his way to the source he found a scruffy haired boy in a tiger striped bandana. The boy carried a large traveling pack and seemed to be Ranma's age.
You're half a kilometer east of Nara. Harry's voice startled the other boy.
Oh, thanks the boy gave Harry a half smile and turned south.
Wait, Harry called before the boy could disappear into the shrubbery. That's south He said. Pointing east he continued you'll want to go that way
Thank you the boy blushed slightly in embarrassment. I'm Hibiki Ryoga. He said with a slight bow.
Nice to meet ya Harry returned the bow and continued, I'm Saotome Hari
Saotome? Hibiki growled in surprise, Do you know Saotome Ranma?
Yeah, he's my cousin, in fact I've been looking for him. Giving Hibiki a speculative look he continued, you seem familiar with him, do ya know where he is?
We're supposed to have a duel, but that'll never happen if I can't find the place. Hibiki looked upset at the idea.
How about this, you tell me the address of the duel and I'll help ya there. Harry gave him a friendly smile. Hibiki smiled for the first time since Harry had met the boy.
Sure, that'd be great. The two then started off towards Nara. Every once in a while Harry would have to drag Hibiki back on path.
A half of an hour later, the two found their way to an empty lot. It looked like someone had just broken camp recently. Harry looked at the small fire pit and noticed that it still gave off some warmth.
Damn you Saotome! Running from our fight like a dog. the angry shout from Hibiki made Harry jump.
Just when was this duel for anyway?
A slight blush crept across Hibiki's face, uhh, three days ago.
Well they just left, the fire's still warm, if we hurry we can catch them. pausing a moment Harry continued, do ya know where they were goin?
Hibiki's face went thoughtful, I think Ranma said they were going to China.
Harry snatched Hibiki's wrist and started to drag him north saying, Come on, the lets hurry to Tsugaru-kaikyo, the swim should be shortest around there.
The trip north took the boys about a week, Harry would have to constantly keep Hibiki on path which slowed them down a little, but the boys fighting style was interesting enough to make up for it when they sparred in the evenings. The boys quickly became friends as they traveled. Soon they were upon the Sea of Japan.
You sure he said they were going to China? Harry asked eyeing the water and realizing how far it would be.
Of course I'm sure. Come on. Hibiki said before diving in. Harry shrugged and dove in after his friend. Luckily for the two Harry had a keen sense of direction even in water.
They swam, and swam and swam. Days passed, and by some miracle, or more rather story telling license, they didn't drown, die of dehydration or get off course. Time passed in a blur of the backstroke, freestyle and the breaststroke. Soon, but an undetermined amount of time later, they were almost on shore. The boys could see it in the distance, then could see it moving closer and closer. They were a mere ten meters from shore when Harry felt the oddest pulling sensation around his navel. Then he got a fuzzy feeling as his surroundings seemed to un-focus. Great, just ten meters from shore and I'm going to drowned, just lovely' he thought as his surroundings suddenly disappeared.
AN:
Wow, another chapter accomplished. I'm so proud, PLEASE REVIEW. It'll make me all warm and fuzzy inside.